New Delhi Bureau. October has turned into a blockbuster month for India’s electric vehicle market. In the last few days alone, six new electric vehicles — from a ₹1 lakh budget scooter to a ₹3.35 crore ultra-luxury sedan — have either arrived in India or are about to. Which one costs what, how much battery it packs and how far it goes — here is the complete comparison in one table.
| Vehicle | Price (ex-showroom) | Battery | Range (claimed) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Trion (C1/C1x/C2) | ₹1.00 / 1.10 / 1.20 lakh | 2.3 kWh (C1) / 3 kWh | 108 / 165 / 128 km | Deliveries began 7 October |
| Ampere Nexus EX+ | ₹1.30 / 1.36 lakh | 3 kWh LFP | 136 km (IDC) | Launched 5 October |
| Honda QC3 | ₹1.35 lakh (Delhi) | 3.0 kWh (fixed) | 145 km (IDC) | Launched in September |
| Volvo EX90 | ~₹1.20–1.50 crore (estimated) | 106 kWh | 608 km (WLTP) | Launching 12 October |
| Volvo ES90 | ~₹1.00–1.10 crore (estimated) | 106 kWh | 696 km (WLTP) | Launching 12 October |
| Maybach S 580e (PHEV) | ₹3.35 crore | 22 kWh (usable) | 98 km (WLTP, EV mode) | Launched 6 October |
Budget scooters (₹1–1.36 lakh): three new choices
The busiest action this month is in the budget electric scooter segment. E3 Electric began deliveries of the Trion from its Hyderabad plant today (7 October) — three variants: the C1 at ₹1 lakh (108 km range), the C1x at ₹1.10 lakh (165 km) and the C2 at ₹1.20 lakh (128 km).
Ampere launched the Nexus EX+ on 5 October — priced at ₹1.30 and ₹1.36 lakh, with a 3 kWh LFP battery, 136 km (IDC) of range, a 5 kW motor and over 30 connected features. September’s launch, the Honda QC3, also makes this list — ₹1.35 lakh (Delhi), a 3.0 kWh fixed battery, 145 km (IDC) of range and 32 litres of storage.
Luxury EVs (₹1–1.5 crore): Volvo’s two flagships
On 12 October, Volvo will launch its two flagship electric vehicles in India — the EX90 SUV and the ES90 sedan. Both pack a 106 kWh battery and a 456 hp/670 Nm powertrain. The company claims 696 km (WLTP) for the ES90 and 608 km (WLTP) for the EX90.
Built on an 800V architecture, both support DC fast charging up to 350 kW — a 10 to 80 per cent top-up takes barely about 22 minutes. Official prices are still awaited; estimates place the ES90 at roughly ₹1.00–1.10 crore and the EX90 between ₹1.20 and 1.50 crore (ex-showroom).
Ultra-luxury: the ₹3.35 crore Maybach S 580e
Launched on 6 October, the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e is India’s first plug-in hybrid Maybach. A 3.0-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor delivers 585 hp, while the 22 kWh usable battery offers up to 98 km (WLTP) of range in EV mode. Only 30 units will be available at launch.
Who should pick what
For everyday commuting, the budget scooters are the most practical choice — Trion deliveries started today. If you want long range combined with luxury, keep an eye on Volvo’s two flagships, and for those chasing exclusivity, there is the Maybach S 580e. All figures are presented as claimed by the companies and reported by Autocar India, ETAuto and CNBC TV18.
Source: Autocar India, ETAuto, CNBC TV18.
